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John Malone to step down as Liberty Global Chairman; CEO Mike Fries to succeed effective Jan 1, 2026
Liberty Global Ltd.
- Dr. John C. Malone will step down from the Board effective Jan 1, 2026, becoming Chairman Emeritus without voting rights.
- CEO Mike Fries, who has served since 2005, will assume the role of Chairman on the same date.
- Malone will continue to provide strategic counsel and remains one of Liberty Global's largest shareholders.
- Board will consist of ten directors, nine independent, following Malone's resignation.